Public opinion on immigration in Europe: Preference and salience

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    Abstract

    Studies of public opinion on immigration have focused on the responses to survey questions about whether the individual would prefer more or less immigration (preference) but not on his or her assessment of its importance as a policy issue (salience). Analysis of data from the European Social Survey and Eurobarometer indicates that preference and salience are associated with different individual-level characteristics. At the national level they move differently over time and in response to different macro-level variables. Both dimensions of opinion must be taken into account as influences on the formation of immigration policy.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalEuropean Journal of Political Economy
    Volume66
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2021

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